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Raymond E. Whitaker

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Morton, IL 61550
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CRD#: 2732715
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Professional summary


Raymond Edwin Whitaker, who also goes by Ed Whitaker Jr, Raymond Edwin Whitaker Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Morton, Illinois.

Raymond is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Raymond has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 62, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ed Whitaker Jr | Raymond Edwin Whitaker Jr

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
WHITAKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES; YES INVESTMENT-RELATED; 220 East Jackson St., Morton, IL 61550; INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES; FINANCIAL ADVISOR; START DATE 10/2022; 160 HOURS/MONTH; 160 HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING; INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Raymond Edwin Whitaker's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 4, 2018 - Present

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 220 E Jackson St Suite B, Morton, IL 61550
RIA
CRD#: 282580
Morton, IL
Past

March 4, 2014 - May 7, 2018

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 132070
TREMONT, IL
Past

March 4, 2014 - May 7, 2018

G.F. INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132939
TREMONT, IL
Past

November 18, 2013 - March 3, 2014

BFC PLANNING, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 119682
TREMONT, IL
Past

January 11, 2013 - November 18, 2013

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13609
TREMONT, IL
Past

March 31, 2003 - December 31, 2012

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13609
TREMONT, IL
Past

March 31, 2003 - March 3, 2014

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13609
TREMONT, IL
Past

November 24, 1998 - March 31, 2003

CONTINENTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2864
TREMONT, IL
Past

January 2, 1998 - March 31, 2003

CONTINENTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2864
BRYAN, OH
Past

February 4, 1997 - January 1, 1998

AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 13302
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

May 7, 1996 - February 7, 1997

RICHARD B. VANCE & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 3656
JOLIET, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/17/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(5/4/2018)
IAR
Texas
(8/12/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/16/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 2/13/2012
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/17/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2950 Sw Mcclure Road Suite B, Topeka, KS 66614
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 363-9595
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
602

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (10/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts111,059
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 37,525,706,084

Red Flags


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Company Information


AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580Morton, IL 61550

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